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Wells Fargo: New Checking Customers: Deposit $25, Get Expired

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Wells Fargo offers a $250 Bonus to New Customers who open an Eligible Wells Fargo Everyday Checking Account From The Webpage Linked with the Minimum Opening Deposit of $25 by March 24, 2017 and fulfill the Bonus Qualifications Listed Below. Thanks airsuper

Please Note: Per the offer: The account must be opened online from their webpage only. Some account service fees apply, see the offer page for complete details.

Eligibility:
  • Everyday Checking is eligible for the $250 bonus.
  • You cannot be:
    • An owner on a current Wells Fargo consumer checking account
    • A Wells Fargo team member
    • A recipient of a consumer checking bonus in the past 12 months (limit one bonus per customer)
Bonus Qualifications:
  • Open a new Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 (not including the bonus) from the online promotional webpage by March 24, 2017.
  • Within 60 days of account opening, make 10 purchases/payments with your Wells Fargo Debit Card.
    • The 10 debit card purchases/payments must be from the primary linked consumer checking account opened for this offer. Transactions at an ATM do not count as a debit card purchase/payment.
  • Offer available only online at wellsfargo.com. Offer subject to change and may be discontinued at any time.
  • Offer cannot be:
    • Paid without a valid W-9 and U.S. taxpayer ID
    • Combined with any other consumer deposit offer
    • Reproduced, purchased, sold, transferred, or traded

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I called Wells Fargo to confirm the deal. My wife was envious when I got a fat check from the previous deal.
I showed my sympathy by calling to confirm the deal is still around. They renewaled it.

https://www.wellsfargo.com/jump/c...ect-offer/

To receive your $250 welcome bonus, open an Everyday Checking account ONLINE FROM THIS WEBPAGE ONLY by March 24, 2017, and complete a few steps:
1. Deposit at least $25 to fund your account.
2. Make 10 debit card purchases/payments within 60 days of opening your account.
3. Qualify to receive a $250 bonus in your account.

This is an exclusive, online only offer and not valid for branch or phone account opens.
How to avoid the monthly service fee
Avoid the $10 monthly service fee on your Everyday Checking account with one of the following (during each fee period):
-10 or more posted debit card purchases/payments from this checking account. This does not include transactions at an ATM.
-Qualifying direct deposits totaling $500 or more
-$1,500 minimum daily balance
-A linked Wells Fargo Campus ATM or Campus Debit Card
Receive a $5 monthly service fee discount when the primary account owner is between the ages of 17 and 24.



Important things to know about the offer:

Eligibility:

Everyday Checking is eligible for the $250 bonus.
You cannot be:
An owner on a current Wells Fargo consumer checking account
A Wells Fargo team member
A recipient of a consumer checking bonus in the past 12 months (limit one bonus per customer)
Bonus qualifications:

Open a new Everyday Checking account with a minimum opening deposit of $25 (not including the bonus) from this online page by March 24, 2017.
Within 60 days of account opening, make 10 purchases/payments with your Wells Fargo Debit Card.
The 10 debit card purchases/payments must be from the primary linked consumer checking account opened for this offer. Transactions at an ATM do not count as a debit card purchase/payment.
Offer available only online at wellsfargo.com. Offer subject to change and may be discontinued at any time.


Wells Fargo will deposit the bonus into your new checking account within 45 days after eligibility and qualifications have been met.
You are responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes due on your bonus and we will report as income to the tax authorities if required by applicable law. Consult tax advisor.
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No reason to get stuck with some eco-box. Do it right at a $25000 deposit for a $250k car. Cool
Well, when the pulling starts it is usually soft, and then it gradually gets hard as the pulling continues. Then once you have "credited" all over it gets soft again and that is when the pulling stops.
Can confirm that's the deal breaker for you.

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erictom
03-09-2017 at 08:58 PM.
03-09-2017 at 08:58 PM.
can I cancel my current account online? via message?
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PreacherCruz
03-09-2017 at 09:11 PM.
03-09-2017 at 09:11 PM.
Quote from 2Eight0 :
Thanks! Approved instantly. Creepy questions at the end though.

Those are designed to make sure you are who you say you are by verifying some data from your credit report file.

Quote from erictom :
can I cancel my current account online? via message?

Other people have done exactly that, confirmed in this thread.
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Last edited by PreacherCruz March 9, 2017 at 09:11 PM.
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sharp99
03-09-2017 at 09:17 PM.
03-09-2017 at 09:17 PM.
Quote from PreacherCruz :
Those are designed to make sure you are who you say you are by verifying some data from your credit report file.




Other people have done exactly that, confirmed in this thread.

what do you mean by "current account"?
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ilovetofu
03-09-2017 at 09:33 PM.
03-09-2017 at 09:33 PM.
Quote from Billydakiddd :
Just saying when I got approved it gave me an account number?

Said I could finish enrolling now but my info apparently doesn't work

No biggie as long as my card comes and I can make a login
I didn't get instant approval, so I can't say. I don't think the application number is the same thing as the account number though. In any case, I believe you need to have your debit card and PIN to get online access.
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itzraman
03-09-2017 at 09:36 PM.
03-09-2017 at 09:36 PM.
Quote from dhruv797 :
Not valid for non-resident aliens Frown
Well, you can personally visit a branch & can avail this offer. I did just 2 weeks before.
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ilovetofu
03-09-2017 at 09:37 PM.
03-09-2017 at 09:37 PM.
Quote from itzraman :
Well, you can personally visit a branch & can avail this offer. I did just 2 weeks before.
This new offer specifically states the following:

"To receive your $250 welcome bonus, open an Everyday Checking account ONLINE FROM THIS WEBPAGE ONLY by March 24, 2017, and complete a few steps"

I wouldn't try to get it in the branch. The offer you got in on had different terms, and may not apply to this one.
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Nytron
03-09-2017 at 10:50 PM.
03-09-2017 at 10:50 PM.
Quote from Nytron :
So my application was instantly approved and minutes later the charge for the opening deposit occurred. Can I "visit any Wells Fargo store to request a temporary 30 day instant issue debit card" and do the 10 purchases same day, or do I have to fill out the "Consumer Account Application" first?

Please add this to FAQ.
Really? No one has an answer? This question is KEY
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Frank_
03-09-2017 at 11:06 PM.
03-09-2017 at 11:06 PM.
how about an international student to apply this What photo id I need to apply
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sharp99
03-09-2017 at 11:13 PM.
03-09-2017 at 11:13 PM.
Quote from Nytron :
Really? No one has an answer? This question is KEY

you already applied and got approved, chill out.
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carol3810
03-09-2017 at 11:16 PM.
03-09-2017 at 11:16 PM.
Quote from ilovetofu :
I didn't get instant approval, so I can't say. I don't think the application number is the same thing as the account number though. In any case, I believe you need to have your debit card and PIN to get online access.
Just so you know, I have on-line access and I do not have my card or PIN yet. Just did this a few hours ago. Have a user ID and password. Hope this helps.
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dustinsherrill
03-09-2017 at 11:20 PM.
03-09-2017 at 11:20 PM.
I will stay with my credit union. I do not trust these snakes. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.ti...urce%3Ddam
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sharp99
03-09-2017 at 11:24 PM.
03-09-2017 at 11:24 PM.
Wells Fargo is doing horribly, most brought on by their own doing, desperate for customers . I'll see how it goes.

Quote from carol3810 :
Just so you know, I have on-line access and I do not have my card or PIN yet. Just did this a few hours ago. Have a user ID and password. Hope this helps.

how'd you get a user ID ?
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drizzlemuzic
03-09-2017 at 11:31 PM.
03-09-2017 at 11:31 PM.
Quote from ClarkWesterfeld :
For many of us, this "deal" requires too much effort.

As others have warned already, I was "conditionally approved." I received an email with a tedious list of further requirements.

Not worth the hassle, in my opinion.

what are the other requirements
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db80
03-10-2017 at 02:07 AM.
03-10-2017 at 02:07 AM.
Quote from carol3810 :
Just so you know, I have on-line access and I do not have my card or PIN yet. Just did this a few hours ago. Have a user ID and password. Hope this helps.
I'm not able to perform online enrollment with the account number provided after instant approval. Which number did you use for online enrollment?
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CalMan
03-10-2017 at 02:50 AM.
03-10-2017 at 02:50 AM.
Quote from foxydudej :
Is anyone else getting this message when they click on the signup link?

We're Sorry
We are unable to process your request at this time. Please call 1-800-932-6736 for assistance.

I don't know if this has been answered yet because I am playing catch up with reading the posts and am still several pages back.


Most likely when you first arrived at the landing page for this bonus it asked for your ZIP code. You entered it and the page reloaded. When you click the link to open an account, you received the page with the error you mentioned. I believe it is because there are no branches near you. That was my case as the closest is in another state, but only 61 miles away. I just re-entered my ZIP code to one that I know has branches nearby. Then proceeded to click the link to open the account and the app page loaded correctly. Doesn't mean I'll get the bonus. But gave it a try.


So on the Bonus landing page, next to your ZIP code is a link to CHANGE. Change it there and wait for the page to reload and then click the link. No guarantees you will get the bonus though.
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